Chimney sweeping with a free inspection in Northdale
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What Goes Into a Thorough Chimney Sweep
Every sweep we do in Northdale is explained first and finished with a walk-through of what we found.
Why creosote builds up in a flue
Creosote forms when smoke cools inside the chimney and condenses on its walls. EPA Burn Wise names the conditions that speed buildup, a fire short of air, wood that has not seasoned and a chimney running cool, and notes that smoke lingering in the flue leaves more behind.
That means two chimneys swept on the same day can need very different work. Telling us how you burn, what wood you use and whether the fire often smolders helps our pros in Northdale plan the cleaning and explain what would keep buildup down.
Sweeping and the yearly check NFPA recommends
NFPA 211 sets a yearly inspection for chimneys, fireplaces and vents and treats cleaning as the answer whenever that inspection finds deposits. NFPA's consumer heating tips put it more simply, asking homeowners to have a qualified professional clean and inspect the chimney every year.
Our visit follows that pattern. We look first, clean what needs cleaning and tell you what we found, so the sweep of your Northdale chimney also answers whether anything else needs attention.
Sweeping around a top-sealing damper
With a top-sealing damper, the seal sits at the chimney top, where a spring-loaded lid presses onto a gasket, and a cable hanging down into the firebox opens and closes it. Brushes have to pass the open lid and its spring without bending them, and soot on the gasket stops the lid sealing properly.
Tell us if your chimney has one, and our crew will clean the gasket, check the cable and confirm the lid closes tight after the sweep. It is a small detail that keeps rain and air out of your Northdale chimney when the fireplace is idle.
Birds nesting in the flue
Chimney swifts nest inside masonry chimneys, and they are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. An active nest with eggs or young may not be disturbed, so the sweep has to wait until the birds have left, and the flue is then cleaned and capped.
If you hear chirping or rustling in the chimney, do not light a fire to drive the birds out. Call our Northdale team, and we will tell you what can be done now and book the cleaning for the right time.
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After your free inspection, you have 72 hours to book the sweep at 10% off.
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What Your Chimney Sweep Includes
- Cap screen cleaned where it can be reached safely
- Deposit type noted, from soot to glazed creosote
- Liner surfaces looked over once they are clean
- Advice on firewood, fire starting and ash handling
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